Me with my muse, Bailey!

About Allison Shamrell Photography:

Thanks for visiting my blog! My name is Allison, and I work in San Diego, CA, capturing the personalities of dogs and cats of all sizes & temperaments. I do photo sessions on location and in-studio, and my photography style is natural, playful & soulful.

Here on my blog, I tell the stories of recent sessions and events. You might even find an insight or two into the behind-the-scenes side of my business! You can see my portfolio & session info on my main website, via the link above.

Call: 619-357-6624 //  Email: Allison@AllisonShamrell.com //  Visit: 11828 Rancho Bernardo Road, Suite 204, San Diego, CA 92128

Officially Voted the Best Pet Photographer in San Diego, 2014-2026.

Archive: ‘pet photography’



Sneak Peek: Charlie ~ {Pensacola, FL Pet Photography by Allison Shamrell}

Wednesday, June 29th, 2011

So, I’m not sure about this – you never can be, with these things – but I think Charlie the golden retriever has an old soul. First of all, I’ve never seen a calmer 14-month-old golden. Sure, he gets antsy and excited (like when his dad came home, just before we started our session!) but most of the time, he’s remarkably happy to just be with his family. And second, as his mom warned me, he closes his mouth and looks quite serious when anyone brings out a camera – he practically looks stoic!

So it was a bit of a challenge for me to get Charlie to loosen up and relax – but gosh, you should have seen him when we hit the beach! Here’s a quick sneak peek!

 

 

 

 

 

What a handsome dog – and he’s surrounded by love. This was truly a great session.

 

~   Dog Photography by Allison Shamrell in Pensacola, Florida   ~

 

 

Jolie, Beau & Bella ~ {Pensacola Pet Photography by Allison Shamrell}

Tuesday, June 21st, 2011

Remember these adorable schnauzers? It’s been a while since they’ve been on the blog, which just means that I’ve been running WAY behind! So their full blog post is way overdue, but their owners are very busy people, too! So I’m hoping they don’t mind too much :)

 

Photographing these dogs was an absolute dream, because although little Bella (the black pup) is very vocal, and the fabulous Jolie (she has the crown on her collar) would prefer to spend all day underneath her mother’s desk, they all turned out to be lovely, cheerful little dogs! They were very polite (except for Bella’s little barks): no jumping on people, no climbing all over me when I got on the ground, no peeing in my studio… I was especially thrilled about that last part! Haha

 

Honestly, I’m not sure if I could think of a classier group of dogs. I was so impressed by their poise and regal attitude! Their parents certainly named them well (Jolie, Beau, and Bella all mean “beautiful” or “handsome” in French and Spanish). Thank you so much, Annalee, for allowing me to photograph your little beauties. They’re lucky to have you – if for nothing else but to remind them how fabulous they are. Here’s a video featuring a few photos from our time in the studio. And Jolie, Beau and Bella: here’s to your je ne sais quoi.

 

 

  
 

~   Dog Photography in Pensacola, FL   ~

 

 

Sneak Peek: Lola & Sprockett ~ {Milton, FL Pet Photography by Allison Shamrell}

Wednesday, June 8th, 2011

Lola and Sprockett are two completely opposite dogs. Let’s start with the basics: Lola is a girl (the cocker spaniel), and Sprockett is a boy. Lola is a cute mix of black & white, and Sprockett is totally stark white. But while Sprockett is a happy, outgoing dog, Lola has a troubled past (she might be from a puppy mill) and doesn’t ever wants to be without her mother, Deb. She’s a fearful dog, and never seems to be quite at ease when anyone besides Deb is around. It’s a sad thing to witness, and a testament to the horrible truth of puppy mills and dog abuse. It’s a good thing Lola has found such a loving home with Deb!

 

I still managed to get a few smiles out of both Lola and Sprockett during our session at the Milton dog beach! How could a day at the park not cheer anyone up? Here’s the Sneak Peek of these cuties.

 

Here’s Lola!

 

The always-outgoing Sprockett…

 

 

Plus, they came straight from the groomers to our session – and what would a grooming be without a little pizzazz?

 

 

Thanks again for a great afternoon, Deb! Talk to you soon!

 

~ Dog Photography in Milton, Florida by Allison Shamrell ~

 

 

Sneak Peek: Jade & Luke ~ {Pensacola Pet Photography by Allison Shamrell}

Tuesday, June 7th, 2011

This handsome brother and sister (yes, they’re actually brother and sister!) are Jade & Luke, Chesapeake Bay Retrievers. Aren’t they beautiful? They were great posers during our session – although I can’t help thinking they must have long doggy to-do lists, because they seemed to always want to move on to the next spot. Jade carried her mom’s purse across the park, Luke made sure all our tennis balls were accounted for… it’s no wonder these retrievers are working dogs! I’m glad they were able to take a break on Saturday morning to take a few photos with me.

I have to make a confession. These dogs’ names combine to make “Jake”, so that’s what I called poor Luke all day. Plus, I’m still reeling in the wake of doing lots and lots of mini-sessions at 3 Dogs & A Chick, so this Sneak Peek is technically a day late. As an apology, I’ve included an extra photo at the end of this post. You should have seen these dogs and their tennis balls! :)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks, Sarah & Matt! See you soon!

~ Dog Photography in Pensacola, Florida by Allison Shamrell ~

 

 

Sneak Peek: Group Session! ~ {Perdido Key Pet Photography by Allison Shamrell}

Wednesday, May 25th, 2011

I bet you didn’t know that I do group sessions, do you?

Or, as this group chose to name it, a doggy photo party! (I love them!)

We all got together in a gorgeous backyard in Perdido Key yesterday and had a great time for a couple of hours. We took turns for individual photos, and the entire crew was running around for a while as well. It was a beautiful night, filled with nice people and handsome dogs – what could be better?

Here are just a few images from yesterday… a few more than a normal “sneak peek” because, well, we had a few more dogs!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And last but not least… my personal favorite… pug on a paddleboard!

 

 

Thanks to everyone who came out yesterday! Your gallery will be up SOON!

 

If you’re curious about a group session for you and your friends, click on “Not-So-Basic Pricing” on my main website – accessed by the “see Allison’s portfolio” button below. You’ll see everything that’s included there… and I think you’ll like it! :)

 

 

~ Dog Photography in Perdido Key, Florida by Allison Shamrell ~

 

 

 

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